Tuesday's Truths

Aww.... Tuesday I really didn't expect to write another blog so soon. So much truth nuggets today though that it's too much for a facebook status, so here goes:

• The stronger person is not always the loudest. It takes more strength(not yours by the way) to keep your mouth shut when you really want to speak your mind. It also takes more strength(His not yours) to keep food out of your mouth instead of speaking your mind. Gotta love self control...I'm getting there.
• Do your thing and do it with all of your might because it's not what they think, it matters what He thinks.
• Strength on the inside eventually comes out on the outside and vice versa. You can't lose strength on the outside and not feel the effects on the inside.
• Your mission field may not be Africa. I remember praying all of those years in GA's and Acteens and I wanted to be one of those missionaries. You are a missionary every day. Love each day, you may be the only Jesus some see. Sometimes your mission field is right where He's called you. Realize it and quit fighting. So many times we want God to call us to the mission field, when He wants us to see where He has called us as a mission field.
• Just my two cents: Contrary to what some believe, think, feel...I know more than one may think and I can do more than most realize. Off soapbox.
• God never said the day would be easy, He never said your heart wouldn't feel torn in two. He didn't make us to view injustice, mistreatment and to just turn our heads. It should break our heart when we see those that He loves and cares about not being loved and treated right.  Those things that break His heart should break ours.........Don't apologize for some things bothering you. If you have prayed about it, turned it over to Him, and it still pricks your heart...do what you can to take a stand.  (OUCH that one hit home about something.......oh I can tell He and I will be talking about it later). So many times we brush off things because it's always been that way, because we have tried to do something and we got shot down.....Take a stand for what His heart tells you to.
• Don't miss out on a God time just because it's not a "good time". God moments may not always fit in your schedule, listen and do what HE says regardless of what the calendar says. You'll miss out on a blessing otherwise.
• Get some balance(and some perspective)! It's the only way to keep running the race in this crazy world we live in.
• Revelation of truth doesn't always mean you get to take a break...sometimes it means deep breathe and another round starts.
• Taking one step in front of the other, does not mean you have lost sight of who is holding the flashlight.
• Ever asked Him for something and when He answers, it leaves you speechless! It's humbling to say the least....

God has a plan for your life. If He didn't things would be differently right now. So many times we fight to make our own choices, but God's ways are so much higher. We can't begin to see all the pieces of the puzzle and He's got the box lid. He's not surprised by ANYTHING especially not us. I love this sweet time with Him.........ask Him for what your heart is longing to know, but do me a favor. When He answers, don't be surprised or shocked, after all you asked ;-)

A little different blog, but it's been one of those days. The older I get the more I realize the difference in friend and acquaintance. One last reminder thought..regardless of how loud the world gets(and TRUST me, they can get loud)....You are God's princess. He loves to see you smile, He loves to see you laugh(and some days I think we make Him laugh), and He loves to see you love.

Until next time,
~Melissa